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New Bern Intersection Project

A South Corridor Infrastructure Project (SCIP)

This project improved pedestrian access at the New Bern Intersection by adding sidewalk ramps, textured painted crosswalks and  crossing signals.

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Above:  an artistic rendering of the New Bern intersection

Objectives:

  • To improve pedestrian access and comfort levels at the intersection
  • To provide connectivity to the future New Bern Light Rail Station

Project Contacts:
Sharon Buchanan, Engineering Project Manager, 704-336-2044
Tom Sorrentino, PE, Transportation Project Manager, 704-336-3934
John Howard, Planning Commission, 704-336-0198

 
Cost:  $1,040,000
Please note that the project cost included all costs associated with the project such as planning and design, acquiring the right of way, utility relocation, consultant fees, construction, signalization, permits and landscaping.  
 
The Engineering & Property Management (E&PM) project team managed the New Bern/Marsh/South Boulevard Intersection project through the stages listed below.  Specific work was conducted during each stage with an emphasis on public involvement during the planning and design phases. 
 
Planning & Design Phase (Completed) 
City staff worked with the Gannett Fleming Consultant Team to plan improvements to the New Bern/Marsh/South Boulevard Signature Intersection project.  The plans were based on safety, cost, benefits, traffic analysis and a public involvement process.  The public involvement process allowed citizens and nearby businesses to provide input at public meetings. 
 
Real Estate Phase (Completed)
The City's Real Estate staff worked with citizens and businesses to acquire right of way and property easements needed for construction work.
 
Bid Phase (Completed)
During the bid phase, final specifications were prepared and quantities of material were determined.  The City of Charlotte followed the North Carolina state regulations and selected United Construction, the lowest responsible bidder.
 
Construction Phase (Completed in May 2006)
E&PM staff worked closely with the contractor and property owners to ensure right of way agreements were followed.
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